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JOSEPH BLANKENSHIP, JR Obituary
Joe Blankenship, formerly of Anacortes, passed away January 30, 2014 of a heart attack. He was born June 7, 1954 in Fontana, CA to Sylvia and Joseph Blankenship Sr.
He grew up in Southern California, graduating from Chino High School in 1972. After his mother's passing in 1973 he moved to Oak Harbor, WA with his grandmother and 3 younger bothers to be near his 2 oldest brothers who were stationed at NAS Whidbey.
In May of 1975 he moved to Anacortes and married Kim Baker. They had 2 children, Adam and Alison, in 1981 and 1983, respectively.
After divorcing in 1991 Joe moved to Vancouver, WA where he went to work for Kaiser Permanente as a materials coordinator and later a computer specialist. He worked there until 2002 when chronic back issues forced his early retirement.
During his retirement, as he had throughout his life, Joe enjoyed fishing, camping and all outdoor activities. He also developed his natural gifts as an artist and craftsman.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Steve and sister Elizabeth.
He is survived by his son Adam of Portland, OR, his daughter Alison of Anacortes, WA and brothers Robert (Michelle), David (Lois), Michael (Paris) and Jim, his partner Christine Stevens and her son Michael and many nieces and nephews.
A celebration of life will be announced at a later date.
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Memories and Condolences
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Fran Gieser
June 7, 2025
Happy heavenly birthday Joe !
You were a force in my life and probably many more ! You are missed by many and loved by many, may your memory live always in the hearts of those you knew you !
Fran
Fran
October 19, 2024
Sorry for the loss of Joe ! We are a group of friends from chino california
We tried to find Joe though the years to no avail, sad to find out about his passing! He will be remembered as Broadway Joe to all of us! Fun loving and and adventurous Joe!
Ray, Fran, David Paula!
Kim Olander Mayer
February 13, 2014
Adam and Allison,
Sorry for the loss of your Dad. Hope you can hang on to the good memories of him to get you through the times you miss him the most.
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